Comments on: Wiggins and the darkest days

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:01:56 +0000

Quite humorous Rick your reply to Steve, but seriously i love my cycling but hate having to layer up like the abominable snowman to get out in winter, going out dressed in layers of clothes doesn't add to my enjoyment of the activity so i like Steve tend to lay off over the Xmas new year period when the weathers at it's worst, each to their own though and if you can still enjoy it in the worst weather well my hats off to you, i'll get back on the bike some time in the new year.

By: David Honick

David Honick — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 12:27:05 +0000

Fernando A. Chacon analysis is poor. He is employed at will, where as Wiggans had a contract. Therefore, the two situations are not comparable. If Mr. Chacon contracted a very skilled and irreplaceable worker to finish a construction project, and the worker quit half way through because he had a better offer, Mr. Chacon would probably not be pleased. Also, the comparison to a bicycle shop “giving” away a new set of rims does not compare to the Garmin Wiggins situation. After all, Garmin was not asking Wiggins to ride for free. I'm not an advocate or defender of Wiggins' decision. I would have looked forward to seeing him ride next year regardless of which team he was on. I do, however, think Mr. Chacon should think a little harder before future letters to Velonews.

By: Joesss

Joesss — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:39:21 +0000

I'd rather ride a Dogma than some POS Felt! Bravo Wiggins!

By: Tony - One

Tony - One — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:09:29 +0000

Cycling is like every other sport out there. These guys only have a finite amount of time to make the most that they can. Folks need to understand it's not like the 80's Celtic and Lakers teams. Best to Wiggins as I'll be watching him no matter what team he is on.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:13:36 +0000

Yes, cycling is a business like everything else. And unfortunately like everything else greed has made it's way in. I understand the point about “first responsibility is to his family”, however, he was being paid well enough with Garmin to provide quite well for his family.He was greedy and was able to hide behind the veil of “loyalty to country”.The whole world has gone the way of “the almighty dollar”.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:20:00 +0000

Re Mr. Chacon’s letter: The last time I checked in the good old U.S. of A., a contract is a contract and putting a gun to the head of one party to let you out of your obligations is, at the very least, distasteful. I don’t begrudge Wiggins wanting to be with Team Sky and making more money but to be quoted as saying that Garmin is to Wigan as Team Sky is to Manchester United of the Premiere League is disrespectful to Garmin and the Garmin riders.

By: rickmetcalf

rickmetcalf — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:54:03 +0000

Type your comment here.Steve, Stop being a wimp! Toledo Area Bicyclists ride every Saturday year around. I invite you to join us this Saturday the 26th at Monclova school at 9:00 am. Last Saturday's ride in the snow was fantastic!

By: Sean B

Sean B — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:35:52 +0000

Cycling… like anything, is a business. Wiggins owes it to himself to make the best living he can in what he has left of his career. If he was able to negotiate his way out of that contract, he has every right to do so.

By: crankie

crankie — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:30:56 +0000

I don't think I'll be hiring Mr. Chacon any time soon.